In Trang, people from across Southern Thailand are flocking to queue for free treatment for nerve and bone conditions from Khru Mo Phong (Samphong Senaniad), a 57-year-old healer from Nanin village in Yan Ta Khao district. Patients travel from Trang, Krabi, Satun, Suratthani, Phatthalung, Phuket, Yala, Pattani, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Songkhla, Phang Nga, and Chumphon seeking relief for strained tendons, rigid joints, shoulder pain, stroke, and paralysis.

Khru Mo Phong treats approximately 100 patients daily using only coconut oil massage combined with ancient chanting and salt rituals passed down for over 100 years. He performs treatments for free, providing accommodation and meals to patients traveling from distant provinces. The practice resembles the veneration of Khru Mo Manohra (a spiritual healing tradition), earning him the nickname "Khru Mo En" (nerve master).

According to Samphong, he inherited the healing knowledge from his ancestors and believes that charging fees would bring misfortune, as the practice is rooted in Buddhist merit-making principles. The treatment uses only coconut oil and salt—no other medications. Despite no formal appointments, word-of-mouth recommendations and his TikTok following (hundreds of thousands) have made him increasingly popular. Health officials from the local health center oversee his practice. Samphong began serious practice approximately 18 months ago after recovering from a mysterious illness he was told could only be healed if he inherited and practiced this ancestral healing tradition.

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The King and Queen of Thailand, accompanied by Princess Siriwannavari Nariruattana, attended a formal state banquet at the French President's residence on June 29, 2025, at 8:11 p.m. Paris time. They traveled by royal motorcade from their accommodation at Le Meurice Hotel in Paris to the Élysée Palace for the state banquet hosted by French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte.

Upon arrival, the royal party passed through an honor guard. President Macron and his wife greeted them at the entrance, where an official photocall took place. President Macron presented the King with the Legion of Honor, Grand Cross, and the Queen with the National Order of Merit, Grand Cross. The royal party then proceeded to the ballroom for the formal state dinner.

During the banquet, President Macron delivered a speech welcoming the Thai royal visit and emphasizing the strengthening of long-standing Franco-Thai relations. The King responded with remarks of his own. Following the conclusion of the state banquet, the King, Queen, and Princess Siriwannavari departed by royal motorcade and returned to Le Meurice Hotel.

China's Xinhua News Agency reported a jade mine accident in northern Myanmar resulted in a collapse that killed 5 people and left 15 missing. The incident, which likely resulted from heavy rainfall destabilizing rock piles in the abandoned mine, occurred in Phakant, Kachin State, on Sunday, June 28. According to The Global New Light of Myanmar, at least 5 deaths have been confirmed, with approximately 15 people still unaccounted for following the collapse. Local authorities, volunteer groups, and residents are working to rescue victims despite continuous rainfall and heightened risk of additional landslides. Retrieved bodies have been handed over to families. Phakant is among the world's premier jade sources but faces frequent landslides during the monsoon season. Reports indicate that many local residents and migrant workers venture into abandoned mines to search for remaining jade, despite the significant hazards.

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ICC International Limited (Public Company), a leading marketing and distribution firm operating domestically and internationally, has formally partnered with Suan Dusit University through a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to establish the "Next-Generation Creator Development Program for the Digital Business Era." The program is designed to promote and develop skills in digital marketing, online communication, personal branding, and creative content creation, while offering students opportunities to generate additional income through practical experience with premier brands.

The MOU signing ceremony took place at the 30th Synergy Group Fair & Face event at the BITEC Bangkok Convention and Exhibition Center's Silk 2 Hall. The agreement was signed by Thammarat Chokwattana, Executive Director and Chairman of ICC International; Dr. Rebecca Russell, Executive Director and Chief Corporate Communications Officer of ICC International; and Anuthorn Pu-areeyai, Executive Director and Chief Human Resources Officer of ICC International, alongside representatives from Suan Dusit University including Associate Professor Dr. Chanasuek Nitsanont, Vice President for Administration, Research and Innovation.

The collaboration aims to transfer knowledge and expertise in digital marketing, online sales techniques, and personal brand management on digital platforms. Thammarat Chokwattana stated that as commerce and communications increasingly shift to digital platforms, equipping young people with proper content creation and online marketing skills is essential. ICC International is pleased to share real-world marketing expertise from its professionals and brand specialists, enabling students to gain practical experience and develop income-generating opportunities through product reviews, affiliate marketing, and various collaborative marketing formats while preparing them for careers in the digital economy.